OFFICERS from the West LPA Disruptor Team were on patrol in Harlow this morning (Friday) when they became aware of a vehicle which was believed to have been involved in the theft of tools in the area. They located the vehicle on Elizabeth Way, which…

HARLOW Council is inviting families to plant new trees at two events being held this winter as the council closes in on its target of planting 2,000 trees before March 2022.  Community tree planting events are taking place as follows: Sunday 23 January 2022, the…

AFTER recent criticisms by the leader of Harlow Labour over education and covid, Robert Halfon MP has written a response. Robert Halfon said: “Like Chris Vince, I too have tested positive for COVID and I wish him well for a speedy recovery. But I also…

YES, we all know about “New Year, New Me” but what does it actually mean? So we went to Church Langley fitness coach Caroline Collins and asked her to give us ten handy steps to actually fulfilling your goals. This is just a five minute…

NEXT has said it will raise its prices this year to offset increased wages as well as higher shipping and manufacturing costs.  The retailer said prices for its spring and summer ranges would rise by 3.7%, while it expects a 6% increase for its autumn…

NINE beautiful babies were born at Princess Alexandra Hospital (PAH) on New Years Day. Nine must be a lucky number as that is exactly how many were born on Christmas Day. Harlow resident Kerry Davies gave birth to Albie Richard Thompson. Albie weighed in at…

THROUGHOUT west Essex there are conveniently located walk-in Covid-19 Vaccine Centres for those who are eligible, offering 1st, 2nd and booster vaccines.  Scroll down for opening times and locations. ​ No appointmentJust turn upNo IDYou do not need to be registered with a GPBooster vaccines can…

THE leader of the Harlow Labour group has responded to the promises and pledges made by the Conservative leader of Harlow Council cllr Russell Perrin. Councillor Chris Vince said: “More questions than answers from Harlow Council leader  The Conservative administration are trapped in a quandary…

Dear Resident,  2021 was a tough year for our community, but thanks to the remarkable vaccine roll out and booster campaign, we have every hope that 2022 will be a much brighter one. I want to begin by sincerely thanking all of the public sector…

1300 hrs Cleared-Harlow – Howard Way partially blocked by an accident between A1025 Second Avenue and Momples Road. A MAJOR road in Harlow has been shut off after a road traffic incident. Howard Way has been closed from its junction with Second Avenue to Long…

CORONAVIRUS was the reason behind an increasingly large number of NHS staff absences at the Princess Alexandra Hospital (PAH) in Harlow on Boxing Day NHS England data shows 323 members of staff at PAH off sick on December 26th (the latest date for which data…

SECONDARY schools pupils in England will be tested for Covid at least once before rejoining classes for the new term, the government has said reports the BBC. Ministers have assured schools that testing kits will be provided as needed and urged pupils to test twice…

THE local NHS is urging everyone who hasn’t had their booster – or hasn’t started their COVID vaccinations yet – to make getting the jab their New Year’s resolution. https://www.myhealthessex.co.uk You can even get your jab this bank holiday weekend. Get yourself the best belated…

HARLOW MP Robert Halfon rose on the floor of the House of Commons to ask a question on food hunger. He spoke as Conservative MP, Jo Gideon was delivering a speech on the national food strategy and public health. The whole speech can be found…